About The Word Schesis
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What's The Definition Of Schesis?Synonyms | Synonyms for Schesis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Schesis: See Also | Schesis In Webster's Dictionary \Sche"sis\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ?, ?, to have or
hold. See {Scheme}.]
1. General state or disposition of the body or mind, or of
one thing with regard to other things; habitude. [Obs.]
--Norris.
2. (Rhet.) A figure of speech whereby the mental habitude of
an adversary or opponent is feigned for the purpose of
arguing against him. --Crabb.
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